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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool remains empty and fenced off more than two weeks after the Fourth of July as repairs extend far beyond the original schedule. The project, initially estimated at two weeks and $2 million, has now exceeded $14 million with ongoing issues including algae and damage.

22 Mwezi wa saba, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Singer Ben Folds addressed a Congressional forum on July 21, 2026, and condemned the changes at the Kennedy Center under President Donald Trump. He described the institution as a hyper-politicised environment and warned that politicising art leads to propaganda.

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated photo of himself relaxing in the Reflecting Pool on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. The image features him on a gold inflatable with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. It coincides with ongoing renovations to repaint the pool ahead of the U.S. 250th birthday celebrations.

30 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Lawyers for two lawsuits urged a U.S. district judge this week to halt plans to close the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two years of renovations. The suits target President Trump and the center's board, citing lack of congressional approval and unauthorized changes to the building. Representative Joyce Beatty also seeks removal of Trump's name from the venue.

Vandals poured a dark, brown-black substance onto the outdoor ice rink at Washington’s Trump-Kennedy Center early Friday, Feb. 21, 2026, severely damaging the surface and prompting officials to cancel a scheduled performance as U.S. Park Police opened an investigation.

30 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

CNET has ranked Verizon Fios as the best internet service provider in Washington, DC, due to its symmetrical speeds and stable pricing from $35 to $110 monthly. Xfinity leads for high-speed options up to 2 gigabits per second at $70, while Astound Broadband offers the cheapest plan at $30 for 300Mbps. The city's median download speed stands at 253Mbps, with fiber and cable options widely available.